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to just not bother with this woman anymore?

73 replies

PollyGoHome · 07/07/2012 22:26

My DS is four, I've been single since I was pregnant, but DS's dad has been around(ish). His mum has always made an effort to be involved, and while I don't really like the woman I'm glad DS has a relationship with her and have fully encouraged it.

I've welcomed this woman into my house and family from day one, met up for lunch with her so she can see DS sometimes as his dad doesn't see him that much, kept her updated with texts and pictures etc.

She just rang me to see if she can pop in tomorrow. Me and DS are both quite poorly at the moment so I don't fancy visitors (other than my DM armed with soup and magazines). I told her no, that me and DS are poorly and going to have a lazy recovery day so not up for visitors. She said that's fine, see you soon, bye bye..then thinking she put the phone down, I heard her say to whoever she was with 'as if it makes a change, lazy bitch!'

I'm hurt and angry and want to send her a whole number of abusive text messages. So lazy I'm raising her grandson single handedly! I work two part time jobs, put everything I have into my DS and it bloody shows, he's a great kid even if I do say so myself. My house isn't always pristine like hers is but I have a four year old not grown up children.

I've always suspected she judges me slightly, now its clear she does. WIBU to let her know from now on she can see DS on her sons time? Which will obviously mean she sees him a lot less. I don't want to be around someone who judges me and disrespects me like that?

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HeadfirstForRomance · 08/07/2012 15:47

Actually just say her reaction - denying that she called you a lazy bitch and threatening court etc instead of doing the decent thing and apologising- only confirms that you have made the correct decision that all contact will be through her son.

StealthPolarBear · 08/07/2012 15:53
Shock can you give her the £500 back, preferably through a solicitor with a letter saying it is "in full and final severance of any ties she has over you"? Not really. Ah well, problem solved, poisonous bitch out of your life
SaraBellumHertz · 08/07/2012 16:09

What a total bitch - you are better off not having her in your life.

pigletmania · 08/07/2012 16:22

What a nasty woman. So she wants the money back that she gave to her own grandchild Shock I would ha e told her that you heard what she said and that if she wants a relationship with ds she has to have a good relationship with me first!

SofiaAmes · 08/07/2012 16:35

You haven't mentioned....are you getting child support from her son?

bringbacksideburns · 08/07/2012 16:45

Just ignore her.
Don't enter into any more texts or emails etc
Let her take you to court ( !) and you can highlight exactly how much support you have had from her son in bringing up his child, and let her sort out her own arrangements to see him.
Silly woman. All she had to do was act like an adult and apologise. Seems like she is showing her true colours.
Don't enter into a slanging match with her.

Isabubbamagic · 08/07/2012 17:31

what a bitch! i wouldn't wait, mention to her soon that you heard what she said as she might act dumb or actually forget she did! I would send her a text and tell her that in future she should hang up properly before calling you a lazy bitch and for the record you're not lazy, you work 2 jobs etc and that she is the bitch as if you were the bitch you wouldn't be so nice in letting her see her gc!! then ignore any replies or calls from her for a while, don't let her explain or defend herself, imho there is nothing to defend, no point getting into big fight, she has made herself clear, make her steep and let her feel uneasy.. then you can decide what kind of relationship you want with her!!

Toughasoldboots · 08/07/2012 17:33

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Isabubbamagic · 08/07/2012 17:36

woops, missed your update sorry, great text, I would definitely ignore her now! she's trying to wind you up now so rise above, ignore ignore ignore...

MsPaperbackWriter · 08/07/2012 20:34

Please do NOT engage with her anymore. I really don't think you should even allow her access to your son when he is with his dad ad I would not trust het at all with what she says in front of your son. Let her go to court and tell them exactly why unsupervised access is not an option. Keep het nasty text too. Cut her off and only let her back - supervised by YOU - if she comes with her manky tail between her legs!

dontcallmehon · 08/07/2012 20:46

I think she has revealed her true colours now! Fancy asking for money back from her own grandson. Does the woman have no shame?

As for taking you to court, what on earth for? The money was a gift. You haven't prevented her from seeing her grandson, just that it won't be on your time which is fair enough. No court in the land would entertain her.

It is a shame if her bitter and defensive behaviour spoils the relationship she should have with her grandson.

ValentineBombshell · 08/07/2012 21:40

Her anger ought to be self-directed but because you've caught her out on some pretty unpleasant behaviour she's turned nasty rather than being ashamed and remorseful. Her threat of court is hot air, she has no rights.

Peppin · 08/07/2012 21:42

God she sounds awful. Totally agree with others that you should not engage any further with her. She'll be wanting you to respond so just don't. Leave it to her son to arrange for her to see DGS. Poisonous cow.

oooohhhhyes · 08/07/2012 22:57

Well done for a great text. Now you can cut her out of yours and DS's life with no qualms - the woman is toxic and frankly not very bright. You can sail on with your life feeling good you've stood up for yourself. I admire you for what you've done :)

WhereYouLeftIt · 08/07/2012 23:07

Definitely not the response you would expect, had she not been talking about you Sad. Still, at least you know exactly what kind of a person you are dealing with now.

StarryCole · 08/07/2012 23:12

+1 to Megatron. However, words are words. Actions speak much louder than words and your MIL wants more access to your children or more whatever than she is currently getting. Is it going to change anything? Are you going to drop the ball just to accommodate her? No - why should you? So she will comment all that she likes (even if you have pulled her up to it) but so long she doesn't say it to you, your DH or DC, I'd leave it. Some people are just best left stewing - it's a lot of fun to watch (but I'm craaaazy like that)

StarryCole · 08/07/2012 23:14

Oh - well done for sticking up for yourself. MIŁ knows she's dealing with a tigress. She can't own up to her own sh$te so leave her to stew in it. Vile woman.

bochead · 08/07/2012 23:54

The money wasn't a personal gift - it was to support her own grandchild. How LOW can she go?

Ditto court threats - how hard is it for her to say she was frustrated at not being able to see your wee angel, said summat silly in the heat of the moment & is sorry?

She has no personal integrity whatsoever. UK law says she has no contact rights bar those that the parents grant her.

She wants money and contact? Let her talk to her son & sort it out with him. You are too busy working and being a great sole carer to indulge her nonsense. Concentrate on your own health & well being if you've been poorly.

(Make a note that she didn't offer to send dear daddy round with chicken soup & to give you a hand with the grocery shop & housework as you were poorly.) The child's welfare isn't her key concern, she needs to grow the fook up & get over herself!

You owe her NOTHING and tbh any young child is best kept well clear of controlling toxic influences.

SundaeGirl · 09/07/2012 00:01

Ignore as best you can. Don't reply, don't do anything. Put some time between this and any future contact.

jalanperak · 09/07/2012 07:10

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HipHopOpotomus · 09/07/2012 08:11

You have officially been relieved of any obligation to have anything to do with this woman Grin

Don't text, don't engage, don't be drawn down to playing in the mud with her. Leave her to squirm and flounder on her own bitter words in her pool of madness.

Your DS will still have a relationship with het but his father will have to facilitate it. Good luck with that grandma!

Do you have a network of real supportive friends and family?

YesIamYourSisterInLaw · 21/08/2012 19:56

Any update OP?

bionicmummy · 21/08/2012 21:44

Ignore all her texts but keep them as evidence of harrassment should you need it.

She has no rights regarding your son.

Let her waste money on lawyers etc.

Don't give her the money back.

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